Historic Preservation Board

City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Wednesday, January 24, 2024 4:00 PM City Hall, Commission Chambers Historic Preservation Board Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final January 24, 2024 The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 commencing at 4:00 pm EST. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-118, the City of Coral Gables has returned to traditional in-person meetings. Accordingly, any individual wishing to provide sworn testimony shall be present physically in the Commission Chambers. However, the Historic Preservation Board has established the ability for the public to provide comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value) virtually. Accordingly, only individuals who wish to provide public comment in this format, may appear and provide those comments via Zoom. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88413827534. In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88413827534 Meeting ID: 884 1382 7534 One tap mobile +17866351003,,88413827534# US (Miami) +16465189805,,88413827534# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) Meeting ID: 884 1382 7534 City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 1/19/2024 6:42 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final January 24, 2024 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbrgrILN6G 305-461-6769 (Coral Gables local number) To speak to the Historic Preservation Board on an Agenda Item, please “Raise your Hand” or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can “Raise your hand” by pressing * City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 1/19/2024 6:42 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final January 24, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. 24-6948 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes November 15, 2023 2. 24-6949 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2023 Attachments: Historic Preservation Board Minutes 12.14.2023 IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA V. PUBLIC HEARING SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the Board during the public hearing portion must legibly record their name and address on the sign -in sheet with the item(s) they wish to address at the recording secretary's table. The primary purpose of the sign -in sheet is to record the attendance at the meeting and to assist in the accurate recording of the minutes. PROCEDURE: The following format shall be used; however, the Chairperson in special circumstances may impose variations. • Identification of item by Chairperson • Disclosure statement by Board members • Presentation by Staff • Applicant or Agent presentation • Public comment-support/opposition • Public comment closes - Board discussion • Motion, discussion and second of motion • Board's final comments • Vote VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS 1. 24-6942 CASE FILE LHD 2023-010: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 241 Romano Avenue, legally described as Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Coral Gables Coconut Grove Section Part One, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 25, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Attachments: CASE FILE LHD 2023-010 - 241 Romano Ave Signed City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 1/19/2024 6:42 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final January 24, 2024 VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 1. 24-6943 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-025: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 902 South Greenway Drive, a Contributing Resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District” and the “Coral Rock Residences Thematic Group,” legally described as Lots 14 & 15, Block 36, Coral Gables Section “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the construction of a one-story detached auxiliary structure and sitework. Attachments: COA Report - SP2023-025 902 SOUTH GREENWAY DRIVE_DRAWINGS 902 S. GREENWAY_Letter of Intent 902 S GREENWAY DR_APPLICATION 902 S Greenway_BOA signoff 2. 24-6944 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-027: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1216 Castile Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Castile Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot C, Block 7, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for alterations to the existing residence, the construction of a freestanding gazebo, and sitework. Attachments: 1216 Castille Ave - COA SP2023-027 1216 Castile Ave_Certificate of Appropriateness Application 1216 Castile Ave_Letter of Intent 1216 Castile Ave_ Drawings 1216 Castile Ave_Historic Preservation Board Presentation 3. 24-6945 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2023-029: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness, in accordance with Article 8, Section 8-104 (D) (2) of the City of Coral Gables Zoning Code, for the public right-of-way adjacent to 216 and 224 Catalonia Avenue, 3000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, 203 University Drive, and 225 Malaga Avenue, legally described as Lots 8 through 20, Block 29, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 40, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval for an amendment to the City Plan for the vacation of the alley and the abandonment and City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 1/19/2024 6:42 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final January 24, 2024 vacation of a portion of University Drive. The proposed development is also a receiving site for Transfer of Development Rights. The following historically designated properties are within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed development: - Historic “White Way” Street Lights, a Local Historic Landmark, located on Riviera Drive between Anastasia Avenue and University Drive and on University Drive between Bird Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard. - 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, legally described as Tract E, Plaza Coral Gables, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 173, Page 078 of the Public Record of Miami-Dade County, Florida. - 247 Malaga Avenue, legally described as Lots 26 & 27, Block 29, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 40 of the Public Record of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Therefore, per Section 14-204.6 (A) (3) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, the Historic Preservation Board’s review and approval of the proposed development is required to determine if the proposal adversely affects the historic, architectural, or aesthetic character of the historic properties. Attachments: COA Report - SP2023-029 - Ponce Park Residences Ponce PArk Residence_Drawings Ponce Park Residence_Site Plan White Way Light Ponce Park Residences - Materials Board Ponce Park Residence _Letter of Intent Ponce Park Residences - Special Certificate of Appropriateness Application Planning and Zoning Board Agenda - 121323 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes 121323 Ponce Park Residences - PZB Staff Report w Attachments D and E (2) VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE IX. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY X. DISCUSSION ITEMS XI. OLD BUSINESS City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 1/19/2024 6:42 PM Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final January 24, 2024 XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Board, shall be barred from further audience before the Board by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Board is granted by the majority vote of the Board Members present. Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited . Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person, who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, as amended, must register with the City Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before City Staff, Boards, Committees or City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by a Board, Committee or City Commission with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). Any meeting may be opened and continued and, under certain circumstances, additional legal notice will not be provided. Any person requiring special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta (Email: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600, at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral Gables TV Channel 77. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 1/19/2024 6:42 PM